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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.02, 426.33 and 221.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.02, 426.33 and 221.78 is: 305.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.02 : 426.33 = 221.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.02/426.33 = 221.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.02x = 426.33 × 221.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.02x = 94,551.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,551.47/309.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.97

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